Launch of DRISHTI: A Landmark India-Israel Tech Collaboration

 

Launch of DRISHTI: A Landmark India-Israel Tech Collaboration 

 

DRISHTI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) at T-Hub, led by Motwani Jadeja Foundation, to Provide Israeli Innovators Access to India’s Thriving Défense

and Tech Sectors 

In a significant milestone for India-Israel technological collaboration, T-Hub, India’s leading startup incubator, in partnership with the Directorate of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D), Israel

Ministry of Defence, enabled by Motwani Jadeja Foundation (MJF), has launched the

DRISHTI (Dual-use Robust India-Israel High-Tech Innovation) program. This transformative initiative aims to strengthen ties between India and Israel, driving innovation, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technological advancements across critical

sectors such as defense, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics, drones, and more.  

The name DRISHTI, derived from the

Sanskrit word for ‘vision’ or ‘insight’, reflects the centre’s mission to provide a forward-looking platform for innovation and strategic partnerships between India and Israel. Through the establishment of a

Centre of Excellence (CoE) at T-Hub in Hyderabad, Israeli innovators will gain unparalleled access to India’s rapidly growing defense and high-tech sectors, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with Indian defense public sector undertakings (PSUs),

corporates, and investors.  

During the launch event,

Sreekant Lanka, Chief Strategy Officer of the Government of Telangana, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the importance of innovation and strengthening international partnerships.  

The 6–12-month acceleration program will provide Israeli startups tailored mentorship, strategic market entry support, and opportunities

for soft launches in India. Startups will also have invaluable opportunities to collaborate with Indian defense public sector undertakings (PSUs), corporates, and investors, paving the way for long-term innovation and market expansion.  

The DRISHTI program is structured to offer clear, measurable outcomes. Through hackathons, ideathons, and workshops, it will facilitate innovation exchanges and tackle industry challenges, ensuring

startups are poised for success. The focus on dual-use technologies will enable Israeli startups to create groundbreaking solutions that serve both defense and civilian sectors, particularly in AI, ML, robotics, and drones.  

“We are thrilled to launch DRISHTI, which marks a new chapter in the India-Israel collaboration,” said

Sujit Jagirdar, CEO of T-Hub. “By blending Israel’s world-renowned technological expertise with India’s vast market potential, we aim to unlock tremendous opportunities for startups and drive impactful innovations in critical sectors such as defense

and dual-use technologies.”  

Support of the DRISHTI project is the first step in the Motwani Jadeja Foundation’s India-Israel Innovation Corridor project, an endeavor to build a bridge between the two nations’ immense technology

ecosystems. Speaking at the launch, Asha Jadeja, Founder MJF, expressed how this project fits into the vision of the Foundation, “The DRISHTI program represents the realization of a long-standing vision: to create meaningful bridges between India and

Israel, two nations that share a deep commitment to innovation and resilience. By uniting Israel’s technological prowess with India’s vast market potential, we are creating a robust India-Israel Innovation Corridor for breakthroughs in defense, AI, and dual-use

technologies that will shape the future of both nations. At the Motwani Jadeja Foundation, our mission is to empower changemakers and create platforms that foster peace, prosperity, and mutual understanding. DRISHTI is not just a program; it is a vision for

transformative growth that bridges ecosystems and accelerates opportunities for lasting impact globally.”  

Many senior representatives from the Ministry of Defense of Israel, including Col. Avihay Zafrany - Defence Attaché, Golan Malka - Head of Dual-Use Unit at DDR&D (MAFAT), Lt. Col. Gil Elmalem

- R&D Attaché graced the occasion with their presence shared his thoughts on the potential of this collaboration. The inaugural event of the partnership between the Israeli DDR&D and T-Hub, featured a

series of startup pitches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster partnerships and co-development of cutting-edge technologies. Dignitaries from Israel and India were in attendance, including a direct message from Dr. Daniel Gold,

Chairman of DDR&D, who emphasized the importance of this collaboration. 

The Motwani Jadeja Foundation (MJF)  

MJF is a global non-profit organization that seeks to accelerate innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, the MJF team will strengthen

the India-Israel corridor through its deep roots in venture capital, Stanford University and the larger Google ecosystem.  

T-Hub (Technology Hub)  

T-Hub is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation campus. Over the nine

years, T-Hub  

has pivoted around the 6Ms (Mentors, Market, Motivation, Manpower, Money, Methodologies) and 2Ps (Partnerships & Policy advisory) framework with a mission of driving results and collaboration

for entrepreneurs’ success. It has delivered 100+ innovation programs so far, creating an impact for start-ups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Since its inception, it has provided over 2000 national and international start-ups with

access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies.  

The Directorate of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D), Israel Ministry of Defence:  

The DDR&D is a division in the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MoD) responsible for overseeing research and development initiatives within Israel's defense sector. DDR&D plays a critical role in

ensuring Israel maintains its technological edge in defense technologies, with a focus on innovation, security, and advanced defense systems. DDR&D is a key partner in DRISHTI, bringing a wealth of defense and dual-use technologies expertise. Their collaboration

in the program ensures that DRISHTI will be a world-class platform for high-tech innovation.